Skip to content

Direct Quote by Steven Spielberg

“Fathering is a major job, but I need both things in my life: my job to be a director, and my kids to direct me.” quote by Steven Spielberg
Download Open image
“Fathering is a major job, but I need both things in my life: my job to be a director, and my kids to direct me.”

Steven Spielberg

About This Quote

Source Interview: Public talk on parenting, 2023

Balancing a demanding career with parenting requires allowing children to influence and guide personal growth.

In simple terms: Work and family both shape each other; kids teach us.

Key Takeaway

Let your children guide you as you lead them.

Themes

parenting career balance growth

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • family decisions
  • personal development

Key Concepts

Leadership reciprocity life‑design

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you create space for mutual direction?
  • What boundaries help maintain both roles?
A Different Perspective

Balancing may cause conflict between professional ambition and family time.

3.6 out of 5 (10 ratings)

More by Steven Spielberg

Explore all 319 Steven Spielberg quotes

More Direct quotes

Browse all 3,391 Direct quotes